In this episode of Frequency, hosts Chuck Gose and Jenni Field discuss the importance of in-person gatherings, the concept of long-haul leadership, and the challenges of hybrid work environments. 

The conversation covers two favorite topics - hybrid work and leadership, discussing the fact that rules about days in office will never outperform rituals that help teams do the right work in the right way. The surprising truth about the engagement of managers is uncovered and the link that has to recognition in the workplace.

The pair debate the dangers of narrowing and specialising in your comms career and they tackle the important topic of productivity and exhaustion - and why listening is the answer. 

Articles and links related to this episode

From Exhaustion to Empowerment: The Meaningful Productivity Report (Forty1)

Hybrid Work Is Not the Problem — Poor Leadership Is (MIT Sloan Management Review)

Employees Say Only 59% of Leaders Are Actively Engaged (Nectar)

Public relations • communications strategy • career growth (Michelle Frith on LinkedIn)

Books mentioned in this episode: 

Long Haul Leader by Chris Ducker: https://longhaulleader.com/book/

Slow Productivity by Cal Newport: https://calnewport.com/my-new-book-slow-productivity/ 

Cues by Vanesss Van Edwards: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/

Busy by Tony Crabbe: https://tonycrabbe.com/books/ 

Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Talieb - https://a.co/d/8wSDUKO

🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali. You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.